The second edition of Procigar Night Punta Cana, hosted by the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (Procigar), once again brought together tobacco enthusiasts for a magical evening that proudly celebrated one of the country’s greatest treasures: the Dominican cigar.
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The event began with an engaging Cigar Talk, moderated by Gustavo Yunén and Javier Baquero, hosts of the renowned podcast Pesos Pesados. They were joined by Litto Gómez, President of Procigar, and Ciro Cascella, Vice President, who shared insights on the Dominican Republic’s global standing as a leader in premium cigars.
The Cigar Talk featured a special moment with Frank Elías Rainieri, CEO of Grupo Puntacana, who highlighted Procigar’s role in promoting tourism in the country. He emphasized how cigars enrich the visitor experience and proudly represent Dominican identity to the world.
The evening continued with Procigar Night’s signature exquisite agenda: a sensory experience blending refined gastronomy, craft cocktails, and the world’s finest cigars –all set in a vibrant atmosphere with live music, artistic performances, and the traditional raffle of exclusive products from Procigar’s partner brands.
During the event, Litto Gómez reaffirmed Procigar’s commitment to tourism, noting that each edition of this special night is an opportunity to share cigar culture as an essential part of the Dominican soul. Attendees mingled with master blenders and founders of the tobacco houses, creating unforgettable moments among connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.
Each guest received an exclusive box featuring a special selection of cigars from Procigar’s prestigious member brands: Tabacalera Fuente, Tabadom Holding, Quesada Cigars, De los Reyes Cigars, La Flor Dominicana, Tabacalera de García, General Cigar Dominicana, La Aurora, Casa Carrillo, PDR Cigars, Tabacalera Palma and Arnold André.
The event was made possible thanks to the support of key allies from both the public and private sectors, bringing to life an unforgettable night where the Caribbean spirit and the excellence of Dominican cigars took center stage –not just as protagonists, but as the beating heart of a celebration that reaffirms our place in the world.
